Using Bisquick After Expiration Date?I have out of date Bisquick. Is there anything I can do with it besides throwing it away?
Homemade Ice Cream Leaves Waxy Film?When I make homemade ice cream, I get a waxy film on the spoons and even in my mouth. What is this and how can I keep it from happening?
Changing My Family's Eating Habits?I am looking for some advice. I am planning on changing my family's eating habits on Jan. 1; we are a typical American family who loves hamburgers, fries, sweet cereals, etc. I am working on losing weight on the Flat Belly Diet (see Prevention.com), which follows the idea of burning fat using MUFAs, mono-unsaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts, olive oil, etc.
Making Dumplings in the Oven?Does anyone know if there is a way to make dumplings in the oven or a way to make them other than on the top of a stew, etc.?
Recipes Using Canned Pork?I would appreciate recipes for using canned and pork.
Peanut Butter Fudge Not Hardening?How can I salvage Peanut Butter Fudge that has not hardened?
Converting Recipes to Weight Watcher Points Format?I'd like to see some recipes posted that are Weight Watcher friendly and show the point values. Or, does anyone know how to convert a recipe to show how many points are in a serving? Thanks.
Substituting Spaghetti Sauce for Pizza Sauce?Is there anything I can add to spaghetti sauce to make it taste more like pizza sauce? At $1.58 for a large jar of spaghetti sauce vs. $1.88 for a small jar of pizza sauce, there has to be some kind of seasoning I can add to make spaghetti sauce taste more like pizza sauce.
Softening Hard Sugar?How do I soften hard sugar?
Recipes for Ramen Noodles Without Using the Seasoning Packets?I have high blood pressure, so I can't have lots of salt. I like ramen noodles plus they're cheap, but I can't have all that sodium. Is there any way to make ramen noodles taste great with out using the salty seasoning? Thanks.
How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt?I have some regular table salt that became hard. Is there a way I can get it back to its normal state?
Keeping Soda from Going Flat?How do you keep Coke from going flat once it has been opened? I would like to be able to drink the whole bottle, instead of having to use the flat Coke as a toilet bowl cleaner (which is a great use for it!). Thanks guys!
Divinity Fudge Not Setting Up?Why won't my Divinity Fudge set up?
Refrigerator Door Left Open?My husband accidentally left the the refrigerator door partially open. Do I throw all food away? I found this out at 6 am and we went to bed at 11 pm last night. I really need advice on this please.
Copycat Beef Stroganoff and Fajita Mixes?Hi, does anyone have a recipe (clone) list for McCormick Beef Stroganoff Mix and Lawry's Fajita mix ?
Recipes Using All Purpose Flour in Bread Machine?I was wondering if anybody has ever successfully used all purpose flour instead of bread flour to make their bread in the bread machine? Bread flour is extremely expensive here in Malta, to the extent that baking your own bread is not cost effective.
Keeping Brownies from Getting Hard on the EdgesWhy are my brownies always hard around the edges? The center is fine. I use a glass baking dish and have tried a metal pan but same results. Several people I know have this same problem. Can you help me? Thanks in advance.
Amount of Hamburger Needed for 100 People?How much hamburger will I need to use to feed approximately one hundred people at a barbecue?
Cream of Chicken Soup Gravy Recipe?Does anyone have an easy recipe for chicken dressing gravy using cream of chicken soup?
Recipes Using Canned Venison?I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or recipes to share that use canned venison. I have been canning it all weekend and would like some yummy recipes to use this winter.
Using a Cake Mix That's Expired?Can baking powder be added to freshen a cake mix past it's expiration date? During my late husband's bout with cancer, a lot of food items didn't get used since he didn't have an appetite.
Cooking Oil Without Soy?I would like to know if all Vegetable oils have soy in them, as I can't have soy. I need a light oil that can accommodate high temperatures, like for frying or sauteing. Is Canola oil a good oil? Thanks!
Preventing Mold on Grated Cheese?How do I keep grated Parmesan cheese from molding?
Making Canned Chili Taste Homemade?How do you make canned chili taste like homemade?
Making Instant Potatoes Without Milk?How do you make instant potatoes without milk? Can you use evaporated milk?
Making Lasagna for a Crowd?I am making lasagna for 150 people. I need to know how much ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheeses to buy.
How to Tell if Flour is Self Rising?My flour is in a canister. I have no idea if it is self rising or not. Is there a way to test it to tell which it is?
Substituting Marshmallows for Marshmallow Cream?Can you substitute marshmallows for marshmallow cream in fudge? if so, how many large marshmallows equal a 7 ounce jar?
What is the Best Method for Thawing Frozen Milk?My family uses skim, 2%, and whole milk for different purposes and different people. We don't use them up fast enough, so I decided to buy them in the gallon size, pour half into pitchers for the frig, and put the remaining gallon container (which is now just half-filled) into the freezer.
Uses for Canned Peach Juice?I have made several peach cobblers using canned peaches. When I drained the peaches I hated throwing the juice from the can down the drain. It seems like a waste of money, so I freeze it. I now have several frozen bags of sweetened peach juice.
Substituting Bisquick for Jiffy Biscuit Mix?I am making a recipe that calls for 1 box of Jiffy biscuit mix, but I couldn't find it at the store. I do have Bisquick. What is the equivalency?
Storing Brown Sugar in the Fridge?How long can I keep brown sugar in the refrigerator?
Crust on Bread Machine Bread Always Too Crispy?I have found some great bread machine recipes. However, the crust always comes out extra crispy. It isn't burned, just crispy. Any ideas on how to prevent this?
Captain D's Green Bean Recipe?I am looking for the green bean recipe from Captain D's.
Substitutes for Egg in Meatloaf?I need a substitute for eggs when baking a meat loaf.
Fresh Coconut Has Chemical Smell?Does anyone know why a coconut would smell something like a cleaning product when it is opened? I recently bought one. It is full of milk and white meat, but smells chemically.
Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce?I have four bottles of cocktail sauce that I purchased at a cheap price. I bought so many because I thought my daughter could use them. I was wrong, she doesn't want them. My husband and I use them when we have shrimp, but that is not that often.
Substituting Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Chips?I need to substitute peanut butter for 12 ounces peanut butter chips. How can I do that?
Tartar Sauce Recipe?How do you make tartar sauce?
Keeping Soup Noodles from Absorbing Broth?I made homemade chicken noodle soup. After storing overnight in the refrigerator, I noticed the noodles had absorbed most of the broth. How do keep this from happening?
George Foreman Contact Roaster Instructions and Recipes?George Foreman Contact Roaster Instructions and Recipes. I have a George Foreman Contact Roaster that was given to me by a dear friend as a gift. When I opened it, it has no instructions or cookbook to go with it and it was the only one they had at the store.
Freezing Chinese Food?Can you freeze Chinese food?
Measuring Soft Butter?I only have soft butter and need to know how much is 1 stick?
Texas Tom's Italian Steak Sauce Recipe?I am looking for the recipe for Texas Tom's Italian Steak Sauce recipe. Please reply with a recipe if you have it.
Distilling Water at Home?If I put some water in a jug and let it sit, is that like distilled water?
Boxed Cake Mix Failed to Rise?I used a white cake mix and followed all directions to the 'T.' It would not rise. I then bought a yellow cake mix and it would not rise. Why oh why? I bought them at the same store. Could they be old? I have been using cake mixes for 30 years and never had this problem.
What is the Ratio of Yeast to Flour When Baking?How many ounces of yeast do I need for 5 lb of flour?
Health Concerns About Food Canned in China?Recently I've heard several people mention that they wouldn't eat Chinese canned goods. I buy different products from Dollarama (such as mandarin oranges, mushrooms, etc.) that come from China and am wondering what others think about using them? Thanks!
Recipes Using Pork and Beans?I have cans of pork and beans and need recipes for these. I am tired of the same old "open can and heat and eat". I would like to know how i can use these up.
Using Pancake Mix Instead of Bisquick?I was wondering if you can sub regular pancake mix for Bisquick? I just finished the box, but I have a huge box of the pancake mix, which my boyfriend and I don't eat a whole lot of. Thanks for any info.
East Side Mario's Kung Pow Chicken?Does anyone have any idea how to make this the way the restaurant does. They took it off the menu and I love it!
How to Harden Chocolate Fudge?I had made fudge using chocolate and condensed milk and refrigerated it overnight but the next day, after keeping it out for more than three hours when I was cutting it, it was gooey and was not hard at all. How to harden fudge? And if I have to melt it again, how do I check the temperature without a candy thermometer?
Tablespoons in a Stick of Butter?How many tablespoons are in one stick of butter?
Shelf Life of Tuna Packaged in Pouches?I have a couple of unopened pouches of tuna and albacore. I don't think they have expiration dates on them, so how long can go by before it's too late to open and use them?
Bread Machine Bread Is Dry and Crumbly?My sister lent me her bread machine and after several attempts I made a loaf of bread. However, it came out dry and rather crumbly. Do I add more water, oil, what? Thanks in advance.
Defrosted Carrots Are Watery?I stored my carrots in the freezer using polythene paper with no holes. After defrosting them, they were watery. Are they safe to eat? How can I dry them and store them?
Shelf Life of Swanson Chicken Broth in Cartons?My brother drives a tractor-trailer and ended up with 3 cases of Swanson chicken broth in the carton like boxes. They expire this month; can freeze these and/or does the 2 year after the date rule apply to these like other canned food? Thanks.
Making Whipping Topping from Powdered Creamer?How can I use powdered coffee creamer to make whipping cream?
Light Supper Menus Ideas for a Home for the Elderly?Please can someone send me ideas and/or recipes for menus for light suppers for the elderly in an old age home. They already have homemade soup every night with toast, but we need another dish. They get hungry during the early evening.
Dairy Pride's Hot Dog on a Stick Recipe?Back in the 60s there was a place called Dairy Pride that had hot dogs on a stick. It was in Mexico, Missouri. I don't think there was only cornmeal in the recipe. I cannot find the recipe or one similar.
Cooking Pork Chops in a Convection Oven?I need to prepare 170 pork chops in a convection oven. Can anyone help me? I tried four, 1 inch thick chops, at 325 degrees for 25 minutes and they were hard and dry. Is there some way to cook them with a marinade or something? Thanks.
Safety Of Microwaving Potatoes In Plastic?Microwaving potatoes in a plastic bag. How can this be safe? I recently was told by a relative that she places a scrubbed and washed whole potato in a plastic grocery bag and ties it shut. She then sticks it in the microwave and the potatoes come out wonderfully moist, not wrinkled and dried up.
Freezing Pimento Cheese?I was "blessed" with a big tub of Pimento Cheese this Christmas. I need to know if this can be frozen, as we cannot eat it fast enough!
How to Make Mystic Chai Tea?Does anyone know how to make Mystic Chai Tea, the hot or cold spiced tea at Sam's Club? Any ideas? It is very good. Thanks for your help. - Susavon
Homemade La Choy Pepper Steak Sauce Mix?La Choy use to make a pepper steak in a box. It came with canned vegetables and a gravy packet. I can't find it anymore. Is there a receipe for the gravy they used? Can it be purchased anywhere?
Softening Powdered Sugar?I bought bulk powdered sugar and stored it in plastic containers. Now it is hard and difficult to use. Can I use a piece of bread to soften it like I do with brown sugar? Any ideas are welcome.
Chili's Salad Dressing Recipe?I just tried the Crispy Chicken Salad at Chili's Restaurant. It was sooooo good! I'm addicted to it now mainly because of the dressing. I can't remember the name of it.
Fudge Does Not Form Soft Ball?When I try to make my mom's old fashioned fudge, it never forms a ball. As many pans as I've tried, it's either gummy or hard when I pour it on the buttered platter, what am I doing?
Thickening Apple Butter?How do I thicken apple butter?
Defrosting Frozen Pancake Batter?What is the best way to defrost frozen pancake batter?
Low Calorie High Fiber Sandwich Bread Recipe?Does anyone have a low-calorie, high fiber sandwich bread recipe?
Homemade Butter Flavored Crisco?Does anybody know how to make your own butter flavor crisco?
Foodsaver Not Sucking Air Out of Bag?When we set up and turn on the machine it does not suck the air out of the bag. It sounds like it is sucking, but bag is not deflating.
Making Canned Frosting Taste More Homemade?What can I add to canned frosting to make it taste more like homemade?
Can I Make Bread Without the Paddle Hole from the Machine?I am using a breadmaker to make bread. However, I want to know how to get rid of the paddle hole at the end of each loaf when I take it out of the machine. Does anyone know how I can get a perfect loaf? I would appreciate some help please. Thanks.
Substituting Marshmallow Crème for Marshmallow?How many marshmallows or how many grams of marshmallows would make 7 ounces of marshmallow crème?
Reheating a Frozen Pre-cooked Pumpkin Pie?I would like to know if a cooked pumpkin pie can be frozen? If so how long would you reheat when ready to use? I over cooked for Thanksgiving and hate to throw it away if I can use at a later date.
Bison French Onion Dip Recipe (Copycat)?I am looking for a recipe that taste as close as possible to "Bison French Onion Dip". My brother moved to New Mexico, and they don't sell this dip there. To have four small tubs of it shipped to him would cost over fifty dollars.
Uses for Leftover Red Wine?What can I do with leftover red wine?
Cornbread is Always Hard?My cornbread is hard. I add sour cream and oil, along with milk and an egg. But it is just awful. Please help. I have tried so many recipes, but it doesn't help. They aren't what I expect.
Freezing Canned Greens?I saw your, fresh tasting canned greens recipe, and it said it could be frozen. Kroger's has the large cans of collard greens on sale. I need to feed a crowd at church in September. If was wondering if I could make the recipe ahead and freeze for one month. Does the cabbage hold up well in the freezer?
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?I brought a 10' stainless steel skillet from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $25.99. Does anyone know why it sticks while I am frying in it? There's more batter stuck in the pan than on the fish when I'm done. Please help.
Calculating the Cost of Baking Cookies?How would I calculate the cost of baking cookies?
Substituting Sour Cream for Oil in Cake Mix?I need a recipe to make a moist yellow and chocolate cake, or cupcake. My last cake was so dry, and it was made from scratch. I was told to use sour cream to substitute for oil, I don't know how much?
Cooking Frozen Chicken Breasts?How long do you bake frozen chicken breasts for and at what temperature?
Odd Foods That Can Be Frozen?I would like to know from your readers what are some odd foods that you can freeze. I found out you can freeze grapes, saves on throwing them out. Please let me know of other odd foods that can be frozen.
Blimpie's Vinegar and Oil?I am searching for the ratio used for Blimpie's vinegar/oil combination. How much of each? I think it is a combination of red wine vinegar and olive oil. (I could be wrong.) Thanks for any help!
Remedy For Burnt Soup?I made a huge pot of vegetable soup and the bottom scorched. I removed the soup, cleaned the pot and put the soup back in, but it tastes like burnt soup. How do I get rid of that taste?
Freezing Scalloped Potatoes?I would like to know if you can freeze scalloped potatoes. I do make mine low fat; I use non fat milk, butter buds and sometimes I use unflavored soy milk or unflavored rice milk. You can't even tell the difference.
Vinegar In Soup?How does vinegar improve the flavor of soup? Any specific type of vinegar?
Food Sticking To Non-Stick Waffle Iron?I bought a new non-stick waffle iron, and since "non-stick" doesn't always mean that, I preheated it and brushed oil on it, as the manual said to do. Well, we all know what happened, right?! Stuck all over the place. I know not to spray Pam, etc. on non-stick. It's the kind that beeps when the waffle is ready, so I know I didn't open it too soon. Please help!
Tastefully Simple's Onion Onion Seasoning?I would like a copycat recipe for Tastefully Simple Onion Onion seasoning blend. Thank you in advance.
Soaking Up Bacon Grease?For years when I cook bacon, I have always placed the bacon on paper towels to soak up the bacon grease. I do this for hamburgers too. Instead of buying paper towels all the time, I am looking for another way to do this. What do you do?
Eat'n Park Nantucket Cod Recipe?Eat-N-Park has this fish dish they serve called Nantucket Cod that is delicious. It's in a butter sauce and the fish has spinach, crab meat, garlic, bread crumbs, etc. I was wondering if anyone has a similar recipe like this.
Freezing Red Cabbage?Can you freeze red cabbage raw or cooked?
Powdered Sugar in Australia?What is powdered sugar? I am in Australia and we don't have anything called that.
Preventing Cabbage From Turning Brown When Frozen?Why do frozen cabbage heads or leaves discolour to a horrible brownish colour?
Blanching Vegetables in an Instant Pot?I got a food dehydrator for Christmas and have been experimenting with it recently. I recently got an Instant Pot pressure cooker with a steamer basket. It seems like the perfect solution for blanching vegetables prior to dehydrating. Any recommendations on what to set my Instant Pot to in order to blanch vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes and carrots?
Gino's Steakhouse Green Peppers in Olive Oil?My mom loves the green pepper appetizer at Gino's Steakhouse. I know they are soaked in olive oil, but I need the seasonings that are also added. I'd like to make this for my mom and need your help.
Cloudy Coffee?Does anyone know why my coffee is coming out cloudy lately? I use Folgers, cold city water and I also wash my coffee pot daily. Why is it cloudy?
Substituting Packets for a Cake of Yeast?I am making a recipe that calls for a cake of yeast and I only have packets. How much equals a cake of yeast?
Problems Making Scalloped Potatoes?I used a new recipe for scalloped potatoes yesterday and the potatoes never did get done/soft. I used baking potatoes with a mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and thinly sliced onions. I baked this mixture for an hour and then baked it again for another 45 minutes.
